Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Career B (or your target career)
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
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Comparison table
| Metric | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $35,360 | $35,510 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 293,900 | 860,670 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | Less than a High School Diploma |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Service Orientation, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Coordination | Service Orientation, Time Management, Coordination, Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring |
| Related careers | Baggage Porters and Bellhops, Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks, Cooks, Private Household, Bartenders | Floor Sanders and Finishers, Helpers--Production Workers, Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders, Carpet Installers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
33%
1 of 3 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
2
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Service Orientation+0.5 level
Only in Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- Time Management
- Coordination
Only in Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
- Active Listening
- Speaking